sara burdick
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I quit the rat race after working as a nurse for 16 years. I now write online and live abroad, currently Nomading, as I search for my forever home. Personal Stories, Travel and History
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The Tragic Story of Rosemary Kennedy, Who Was Never the Same After a Lobotomy at 23
In 1941, Rosemary Kennedy disappeared from society; she was 23. Rosemary was the third child of Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald, the first girl. Born September 13, 1918, the Spanish flu was in Boston, Mass during this time.
By sara burdick2 years ago in Criminal
Paul Karason, the most famous ¨Blue Man,¨ also known as Papa Smurf
Paul Karason, also known as ¨papa smurf, ¨ died in 2013 and was blue. Paul died of a heart attack after being treated for pneumonia; he also suffered from a stroke and had prostate cancer he was 62.
By sara burdick2 years ago in History
Gloria Ramirez's blood was reported to be so toxic it cleared the ER within 45 minutes of her being admitted
Within 45 minutes of Gloria Ramirez being admitted to Riverside General Hospital, the ER was evacuated. Not only was the ER evacuated six people who initially treated Ramirez became sick.
By sara burdick2 years ago in History
The First Serial Killers of Appalachia With Over 40 Victims
The Harpe brothers are believed to have been the first serial killers in Appalachia. Their parents were Scottish immigrants who immigrated to the United States. and settled in Orange County, North Carolina. Micajah ¨Big¨ Harpe and Wiley ¨Little¨ Harpe, the murderous pair, were called brothers, but it is believed they were cousins, and they were the deadliest outlaws in Appalachia.
By sara burdick2 years ago in Criminal
Appalachia´s Deadliest Outlaw: The Legend of Red Rube
Red Reuben Houston Burrow was born in 1855 in Lamar County, Alabama. His mother was a healer, and his father was a farmer and, like many at the time, made moonshine in the evenings. His father taught the children how to read, write, and do math. People described his parents as good, respectable people.
By sara burdick2 years ago in History
The tragic story of the 66-year-old hiker who disappeared in 2013 on the Appalachian Trail, found dead two years later
Geraldine was 66 years, a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190-mile trail that goes from Georgia up to Maine; however, Largay started the hike in the middle, at Harpers Ferry, WV, and she planned to hike north and then when she reached the Maine, she would go back to Harpers Ferry and begin her journey south.
By sara burdick2 years ago in Criminal
The 8 Most Popular Myths and Legends of Colombia
Colombian mythology is a captivating blend of indigenous, African, and European traditions, giving rise to various captivating myths and legends. Across generations, each cultural group has infused its essence into the tapestry of mythical creatures, weaving intricate narratives that have endured the test of time.
By sara burdick2 years ago in History
The Unsolved Mystery of The Sodder Children
The early morning of December 25, 1945, tragedy struck the Sodder family in Fayetteville, West Virginia, when their house burned. However, only the parents and four children escaped the house fire, and the other five were never found, not in the ashes of the burned house or seen ever again. It has been an unsolved mystery since 1945.
By sara burdick2 years ago in Criminal
